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One image shows Kim clenching his fist and grinning while a monitor in the background shows the trajectory of the missile, believed to be one of the secretive state’s new developments capable of reaching targets at a greater distance.

There are also pictures of the missile itself, believed to be a Hwasong-12 rocket.

Kim Jong-un is pictured looking on as the rocket is transported to the launch site, while there is also a range of images showing the launch of the missile.

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The despotic leader celebrates with generals

North Korean troops and generals can be seen celebrating along with their ‘Supreme leader’ after the missile test, which has been condemned by world leaders.

The White House released a statement, which read: "With the missile impacting so close to Russian soil - in fact, closer to Russia than to Japan - the President cannot imagine that Russia is pleased.”

The statement also urged other nations to implement greater sanctions against Pyongyang in a bid to rein in its nuclear weapons and missile development programs.

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Kim Jong-un flexes his military muscles

Mon, May 15, 2017

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspecting military detachments on two islets in waters off the country's southwest front.

While Russian officials have not yet reacted to the launch, South Korean and Japanese foreign ministers have held talks to discuss the latest missile threat to the region.

Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe said: "We will continue to closely coordinate with the United States and South Korea to respond to the North Korea situation.”

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He also confirmed that Shotaro Yachi, Abe’s top security adviser, had spoken to US national security adviser H.R. McMaster.

The latest missile launch is believed to have been used to test South Korea’s new president Moon Jae-in, who was only sworn in on Thursday.

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Troops prepare to transport the missile to the launch site

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The South Korean presidential office, known as the Blue House, said Moon “strongly condemns” the latest missile launch.

Moon Young-chan, the Blue House’s press secretary, said: "The president said while South Korea remains open to the possibility of dialogue with North Korea, it is only possible when North Korea shows a change in attitude.”